What is the difference between a standard buckle collar and a martingale collar?
Standard Buckle Dog Collars (also called Side Release Dog
Collars) are what most customers are familiar with. This type of collar has a
side release buckle, which opens and closes by squeezing the sides of the
buckle and pulling or pushing.
A martingale collar is made with two loops. The large loop is placed around
the dogs neck and adjusted to fit loosely. The leash is then clipped to
the D-ring on the small loop. When the dog tries to pull its head out
of the collar, the tension on the leash pulls the small loop taunt,
which makes the large loop smaller and tighter on the neck-- preventing
escape. When adjusted properly the dog is never choked, but the collar stays snug around the dog's neck (just behind the ears) until the pressure is released.
A Martingale collar remains loose and comfortable
when not in use and is
fitted to the exact size of the dog's neck when the dog collar is pulled
Please note that
the two slides should not touch. Originally designed for dogs with neck larger
than their heads, martingale collars have become popular with owners of all
types of dogs. If you are considering a martingale collar for your dog, it is
important to take the proper measurements.
What is a Martingale collar with a REDUCER?
A 1 1/2" or 2" collar Martingale collar with a reducer works the same way except that the collar's smaller loop where you hook the leash is narrower than the rest of the collar for a less bulky collar. It works just as well and it's a matter of preference. The advantage is that the smaller loop can match the leash.